Fragrances inspired by Cheirosa '68 Eau de Parfum
The original
Cheirosa '68
Sol de Janeiro
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Litchi, Pitahaya, Vanilla
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Litchi, Pitahaya, Vanilla
The main difference
Without musk and sea water
Our verdict
Cheirosa '68 is the louder, sweeter, more tropical pick - a juicy floral-fruity EDP with a playful, sun-soaked presence and more staying power.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds hibiscus and jasmine, drops apple and grapefruit
Choose 28 Cuban Dreams when
You want a cheaper fruity-fresh alternative.
Our verdict
Cheirosa '68 is the louder, sweeter, more playful pick - a tropical-fruity floral that feels bold, youthful, and clearly designed to stand out.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk
The main difference
Adds hibiscus and litchi, drops amber and bergamot
Choose Corcovado Crush when
You want the cheaper option.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops hibiscus and jasmine
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Pitahaya, Musk
The main difference
Adds hibiscus and jasmine, drops amberwood and ambrette
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Pitahaya, Vanilla, Musk
The main difference
Adds amberwood and ambrette, drops hibiscus and jasmine
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Musk
The main difference
Adds mandarin and orange blossom, drops hibiscus and jasmine
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Sol de Janeiro. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.